Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Orange Peel

My mom had surgery a few weeks ago so I have had some added time for a little hand stitching. I contemplated doing some Grandmother Flower Garden flowers, but decided instead on some Orange Peel blocks. I enjoyed working on the ones in my Trifle Dish quilt. There is a fun QAL going on through the summer for the Orange Peel blocks. This is what I have so far.

We managed to slip away for a few days for our annual family fishing trip. I was not great with picture taking this time, but here are a few shots of the kids and grandchildren with whom we made memories.

Son #1 and family.

Son #2 and family.

Son #4 and family.

Daughter and family.

These pictures were taken the night before we left and son #3 and his family had to leave early to get home in time for a summer camp date and a horse show on Sunday.

There is nothing quite as relaxing as having a pole in the water, waiting for a nibble and enjoying a view like this. It recharges the body batteries!

Love those orange peels! How nice that you were able to get away with your family ... I would imagine that's not an easy feat, getting everyone together like that ... but that is part of what makes it worth it, I'm sure.

So glad you were able to spend time with family!I've seen several orange peel quilts hanging around blogdom. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with yours. All your orange peel blocks are so pretty--and with so much personality.

What a gorgeous backdrop for family photos, but of course I know this is just jealousy on my part for that space and time where you get to relax while "waiting for a nibble."

Hope your Mom is doing fine, but glad you had some handwork to help while away those long hospital hours/convalescence hours. I've been doing handwork a lot this summer, too, and am really enjoying it. Beautiful set of blocks you have!

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I go by many titles - daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. My husband and I have been married for 47 years and have five children. Our four sons and one daughter are all married and have blessed us with 29 grandchildren. It's a wonderful life!
For 30 years I worked as a R.N. in obstetrics which included labor and delivery, nursery and NICU.